cdonnelly
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looking at 3 car's for my weekend project.
few link's there to show what am looking at. just want to know what thing i should be looking for etc.
Gsi corsa(another one)
Saxo Vtr - http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1146749.htm
106 Gti - http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1187169.htm
looking to spend about 2500...
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Richardhhha
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if you got small feet and want to drive something thats quick but if you hit something at 30mph your going to have to be cut out of then go french otherwise stick with the corsa GSi idea..
the head gaskets will continuesly go on the pug and saxo as they are in every sense of the word the same car tbh same engine,box,suspension. they rot and the exhausts fall off lol
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DannyB
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quote:
Originally posted by Richardhhha
the head gaskets will continuesly go on the pug and saxo as they are in every sense of the word the same car tbh same engine,box,suspension. they rot and the exhausts fall off lol
I really hope you've owned both of these cars to make them comments, I've never had any of the above problems with any of my 106's.
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Richardhhha
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worked for peugeot for 2 years mate 
have a friend who loves his french stuff and they keep going wrong so got a little bit of experiance with them
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DannyB
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 Fair play I may be lucky with my 106's though, no major problems as yet (touch wood). French cars really arent as bad as people make out, oh and, do not buy a VTR for 1900. Get a VTS if you want a Saxo, and you'll get one cheaper too.
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harrisp
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I have never liked 106/saxos and I have driven a fair few.
A mate of mine has gone through about 5 gearboxs on his quicksilver They rattle, feel cheap, they are unreliable and they arent safe.
Corsas, they rattle, feel a bit less cheap, are unreliable and aren't safe.
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Richardhhha
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i do think you have been lucky with the 106's they are notorious for oil leaks and things falling off, but if you get a good one then they seem to stay good and not go up the wall.
true what you say tho VTR is a no no get a VTS better car imop
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DannyB
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I waited ages for a good example to come up, I have a folder full of receipts for everything, going as far back as warenty work. It's had a fair amount of money spent on it before me. I have a few niggly problems but most are self inflicted
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cdonnelly
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put them in order for me what the nicest to drive, fastest etc.
ive heard thing about vtr and superchiped vts but onely seen one and it was amazing.
but the 106 i dino just like the look/ never seen a gti really rare in my neck of the woods :O
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DannyB
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Both very similar to drive, practically the same car TBH. GTI is nicer looking I think, I'd choose one all day long over a saxo. As you can see I have an 8v XSI, great car and very very fun to drive. You could buy a 16v XSI for around that price that would leave the other 2 behind, depends if you want an older car though.
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cdonnelly
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yeah a few people were saying about the older pugs are more fun to drive better handling.... just want this for a weekend car for a bit fun .... i have a corsa already but dont really want another one unless it an c20let or a redtop :L
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DannyB
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They are, very, would make a good project definately
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